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Picture shows Chapel built by Italian PoWs. Orkney is steeped in history dating back 5,000 years to the ancient settlement of Scara Brae .
Wildlife; Deer to Dolphins, Puffins ..
..and if you’re lucky, whales cruise by. In addition to salmon and trout in the rivers there are rare birds to be seen and much more....
Walking and Beaches You don’t have to walk from Lands End to John O’Groats but several do! Thurso has it’s own beach but there are lovely coastal walks as well and many secluded sea beaches like this.
Castles and History
From Thurso you can visit the Castle of Mey and Dunrobin Castle at Golspie. For museums try Caithness Horizons in Thurso and Mary Ann’s Cottage
Day trips across the North...
Wick, Tongue and Dunnet Head are all very easy day trips and Helmsdale is a beautiful drive through gold prospecting country to see history and art brought to life at ‘Timespan’.
The Coast and Day Trips
From Thurso you can tour through Durness to Cape Wrath & across to Ullapool on the West coast and get to Dornoch Firth on the East Coast all easy day trips (picture Scourie).
Surfing, Golfing, Fishing ...
Have an activity holiday with top surfing including competition beaches nearby, Salmon and Trout fishing rivers and the Golf at Thurso, Wick and Reay (many top Links courses in the region).
Ideas for your Thurso visit...
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